Thousands of homebuyers have now found themselves trapped in spiralling ground rent contracts, with many seeing their annual amount to pay to the freeholder doubling every 10 years.

In one shocking case, The Guardian[LINK] reported on the case of a first-time buyer whose ground rent had already risen to £8,000 a year and, in theory, would keep doubling so that in 95 years’ time would reach £8m a year.

Dave Tyler suffered the stroke during a business meeting two days after visiting Headmasters salon in Brighton. It is believed that when his head was bent backwards over the basin to wash his hair, an artery was damaged due to neck extension. This eventually let to a clot which two days later burst in his brain, causing a stroke.

Cosmetic Surgery, once the preserve of Hollywood Celebrities and New York Socialites, is fast becoming a staple of the UK beauty regimen. However, with increasing demand for ever more complex surgical procedures, the risk of complications has never been higher.

The current NHS contract system for private dentists, based on activity targets over preventative care, could be incentivizing cases of both negligence and breach of contract.
NHS dental procedures are often carried out by private dentists that have entered into contracts with the NHS. Certain groups, such as under 18’s and pregnant women, are entitled to these procedures for a significantly reduced fee, with the difference covered by the NHS.